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Onions, an Ancient Ingredient With Many Uses!

Monday, May 10, 2010

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Onions, an Ancient Ingredient With Many Uses!

We use it in every part of the world in a number of different ways, but how much do we really know about the onion? Related to the lily, this bulb is healthy, flavorful and comes in a few different varieties. Onions are also beautiful to look at and can give both color and texture to an otherwise bland looking dish!

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Mother’s Day Mushroom and Onion Quiche

Sunday, May 9, 2010

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Mother’s Day Mushroom and Onion Quiche

Mushroom and onion quiche is just one dish to serve Mom today. This fabulous recipe is great with some tomato slices on top or perhaps some sliced cured ham like prosciutto.

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Cauliflower Chive Soup for Mother’s Day

Saturday, May 8, 2010

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Cauliflower Chive Soup for Mother’s Day

A light and Spring like soup that is perfect for Mothers Day. This soup is a healthy, vegan, and low carb soup made with cauliflower and then made beautiful with edible chive flowers.

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Cinco De Mayo Healthy Fish Tacos!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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Cinco De Mayo Healthy Fish Tacos!

Today is Cinco De Mayo and with all the great Mexican food out there, it may be difficult to find healthy, low calorie food that is also delicious! This recipe for fish tacos is a perfect alternative for the day by being low in calories, gluten free, and still delicious and fresh tasting!

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Creamy Delicious Guacamole!

Monday, May 3, 2010

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Creamy Delicious Guacamole!

One of the most well known ways to incorporate avocados into a savory dish is through guacamole. This recipe adds in plain yogurt to up the volume and creaminess of the dip without adding fat! This can be easily changed from chunky to smooth with little effort!

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Chile Relleno with Ground Turkey and Mexican Cheese

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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Chile Relleno with Ground Turkey and Mexican Cheese

Chile Rellenos are stuffed peppers that are usually coated and fried. This recipe for the Mexican classic skips the frying and adds in Mexican cheeses, ground turkey and a roasted red pepper and cheese puree!

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Chicken and Black Bean Burrito

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Chicken and Black Bean Burrito

Cinco De Mayo is coming up and what better way to help celebrate than with a tasty burrito! This chicken and black bean burrito is a healthy and delicious version of the traditional Mexican dish. The burrito was introduced to the world back during the Mexican Revolution by Juan Mendez, a man who used a donkey (burro) to transport food which was wrapped in tortillas to keep it warm!

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Cooking Technique: Homemade Ketchup!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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Cooking Technique: Homemade Ketchup!

In continuing with the tomato theme, it just seemed right to have a technique today that had to do with tomatoes. Ketchup (catsup) is one of the most used condiments in the United States and also one of the most used forms of tomatoes.

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Earth Day Mole Scrambled Eggs

Thursday, April 22, 2010

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Earth Day Mole Scrambled Eggs

On Earth Day celebrate by having food from all over the world. Here’s a breakfast recipe from south of the boarder featuring Mole Scrambled Eggs. This spicy mole is sure you wake you up and get you ready for the day!

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Snow Pea and Radish Salad

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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Snow Pea and Radish Salad

Earlier this week we discussed peas and how healthy and versatile they are. Here’s a recipe for a refreshing snow pea and radish salad and a nice sweet onion and garlic balsamic vinaigrette that is a great accompaniment to any salad!

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